Podcast appearances and mentions of nikola jokic

On this week's episode of ‘The Old Man and the Three,' host Cam Johnson welcomes his Denver Nuggets teammate Jonas Valanciunas!The begin the episode Cam and co-host Tommy Alter address the current events in Minneapolis and the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.Then with Jonas, they dive into Jonas' 14-year NBA career, his professional career in Lithuania before the NBA, his advice to bigs in the the current NBA, why he enjoys this year's Nuggets roster, what it's like playing with Nikola Jokic, and so much more. Let's go!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Munaf Manji talks betting for Tuesday Jan 27th. Tuesday's Cash That Ticket podcast focused heavily on the NBA betting board while continuing an early buildup toward Super Bowl prop markets. Coming off a winning best bet on the Lakers Bulls over, the discussion opened with a detailed recap of recent results and quickly shifted to current league news that could impact pricing and market movement. The most significant update involved Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is expected to miss four to six weeks with a calf sprain suffered before halftime of his most recent appearance. The injury was framed as another setback for a Milwaukee team already derailed by Damian Lillard's Achilles injury last season, with the belief that any Giannis trade discussions are more likely to materialize in the offseason rather than at the deadline, when value would be harder to maximize. Attention then turned to Drew Holiday, with reporting that the Knicks are exploring trade avenues. His two way impact, playoff experience, and ability to stabilize an offense were cited as reasons he could elevate a contender, particularly New York, by easing the nightly burden on Jalen Brunson while anchoring perimeter defense. The episode also reviewed Monday's slate, including Atlanta's home win over Indiana, Charlotte's lopsided victory against Philadelphia, Cleveland's defensive minded win over Orlando, Minnesota's dominant performance against a Steph Curry less Golden State, and Houston's win over Memphis behind Alperen Sengun. Kevin Durant's January production for Houston drew special praise, noting his heavy minutes, consistent scoring, and efficiency across shooting splits, reinforcing his importance to the Rockets' playoff push. Updated standings showed Detroit leading the East with a sizable cushion, while Oklahoma City maintained control of the West. From a betting perspective, Knicks Kings was highlighted as a strong spot for New York's offense, particularly the team total, given Sacramento's poor defensive metrics. Pistons Nuggets was analyzed through an injury lens, with Denver missing multiple starters including Nikola Jokic, leading to an under recommendation based on pace, rest, and Detroit's elite recent defense. Clippers Jazz hinged on Kawhi Leonard's status, with James Harden positioned for increased usage if Leonard sits against a depleted Utah defense. The Super Bowl segment introduced an early prop angle on Patriots quarterback Drake May, targeting his rushing yards over, based on prior playoff usage and similar quarterback production against Seattle's defense. The show closed with a featured NBA prop on Jalen Brunson points and assists, banking on a healthy return and a favorable matchup against the Kings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys breakdown the Nuggets as Nikola Jokic gets set to make a return to the lineup soon and how the analytics pointed towards the Broncos kicking the field goal instead of going for it on 4th and 1. Zach and Phil continue to dive into Sean Payton's decision to not kick a field goal early in the AFC championship and how Payton was blinded being the play caller instead of being the head coach. How would the guys feel about the Broncos bringing back JK Dobbins after yet another injury derailed his season? We debate what a Dobbins contract would look like if he were to return to the Broncos or head to a new team. 

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll from Number Thirty-Eight, Ryan Blackburn and Danny Bailey discuss the Denver Nuggets big win in frozen Milwaukee last night. They talk Giannis Antetokounmpo and Aaron Gordon injuries as well as Nikola Jokic and his potential return. Finally, they discuss the upcoming Watch Parties for Mile High Sports and a Golden Age in Denver Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets 115-107 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers with Luka Doncic dominating and the Nuggets scoring just 36 points in the second half. Ryan also reacts to the injury update on Nikola Jokic, Jonas Valanciunas, and Cam Johnson before the game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the 2nd hour, Dover and Cecil recapped how many carries the Broncos RBs got last game. Will Sean Payton lean more on the run game this weekend against the Patriots? How will the Nuggets play over the next couple of weeks until Nikola Jokic returns to the lineup? The fellas reacted to CU's football schedule that was released today. Is Deion Sanders' clock already ticking? 

THE FARR SIDE. D'Marco went Mad Max on the road with someone else. The guy in the other vehicle had some choice of words for D'Marco. D'Marco breaks down what happened. The Lakers are taking on the Denver Nuggets in Denver to start their 8 game road trip. The Nuggets are without superstar center Nikola Jokic. Warriors Forward Jimmy Butler tore his ACL last night against the Miami Heat. What does this mean going forward for Jimmy? TIP OR NO TIP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Munaf Manji talk betting for Tuesday January 20th Munaf Manji opened the Tuesday edition of Cash That Ticket with a fast paced review of the NBA landscape, blending recent results with betting context and league wide developments. Detroit continued its strong season by edging Boston 104 to 103, cashing an under Manji highlighted before the game. Cade Cunningham delivered a double double with 16 points and 14 assists, while Jalen Brown scored 32 in the loss. The Pistons improved to 31 and 10, strengthened their grip on the top seed in the Eastern Conference, and moved to 18 and 4 at home, reinforcing their profile as a legitimate contender midway through the schedule. Golden State followed with a 135 to 112 win over Miami in a game that featured the pace and scoring Manji anticipated. The Warriors poured in 70 first half points and finished with 247 combined points, easily clearing the total. Stephen Curry posted 19 points and 11 assists, but the night turned somber when Jimmy Butler suffered a torn ACL that will sideline him for the remainder of the season. The injury halted a strong stretch in which Golden State had won four straight and seven of ten, raising immediate questions about roster direction and how the front office may respond with one of its top players facing a long recovery at age 37. Around the league, Phoenix beat Brooklyn 126 to 117, Philadelphia handled Indiana 113 to 104 behind Tyrese Maxey's 29 points, eight assists, and eight steals, and Dallas dominated New York at Madison Square Garden. Oklahoma City delivered a statement performance in Cleveland, winning 136 to 104 after a decisive fourth quarter surge, while Milwaukee edged Atlanta on the road. The episode also covered the announcement of NBA All Star starters. The Western Conference lineup featured Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous Alexander, Stephen Curry, and Victor Wembanyama. The East was led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, Cade Cunningham, Tyrese Maxey, Jalen Brunson, and Jalen Brown. Manji noted the voting breakdown, with fan votes accounting for half the total and players and media splitting the rest, and pointed out that LeBron James will miss an All Star start for the first time since his rookie season. The discussion set the stage for upcoming betting angles and deeper breakdowns later in the week, while keeping focus on actionable information tied directly to current form, injuries, and market performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest Pickaxe and Roll episode, Ryan Blackburn briefly discusses the Denver Nuggets blowout loss to the Charlotte Hornets last night. He goes over Denver's absences, including Nikola Jokic, and estimates returns. Then, he previews the second half of Denver's season which looks both incredibly difficult and slightly easier at the same time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Migros Hemen'in katkılarıyla hazırlanan Potacast'in yeni bölümünde Kaan Kural ve Orkun Çolakoğlu, bir Potacast klasiği olan Power Rankings bölümüyle karşınızda. Zirvenin şüphesiz sahibi Oklahoma City Thunder ile başlayan sohbet, Denver Nuggets ile devam ediyor. Nuggets'ın, Nikola Jokic ve Aaron Gordon'un sakatlıklarına rağmen iyi bir performans göstermesi onları listede ikinci sıraya yerleştiriyor.  Üçüncü sırada fikir ayrılığına düşen programcılarımız Minnesota Timberwolves ve San Antonio Spurs arasında karar vermeye çalışıyor.  Jayson Tatum'un All Star arasından sonra dönme ihtimali, Detroit Pistons'ın genç kadrosu, Houston Rockets'ta Steven Adams'ın sakatlığının etkileri gibi konular listenin ilk 10 sırasındaki ekipler hakkında konuşulanlar arasında. Orta sıralarda Los Angeles temsilcileri Lakers ve Clippers, alt sıralarda Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Chicago Bulls gibi takımlar yer alırken, son sıranın sahibi daha önce hiç duyulmamış isimlerle kadrosunu şekillendiren Indiana Pacers oluyor. İyi dinlemeler!

Migros Hemen'in katkılarıyla hazırlanan Potacast'in yeni bölümünde Kaan Kural ve Orkun Çolakoğlu, bir Potacast klasiği olan Power Rankings bölümüyle karşınızda.Zirvenin şüphesiz sahibi Oklahoma City Thunder ile başlayan sohbet, Denver Nuggets ile devam ediyor. Nuggets'ın, Nikola Jokic ve Aaron Gordon'un sakatlıklarına rağmen iyi bir performans göstermesi onları listede ikinci sıraya yerleştiriyor. Üçüncü sırada fikir ayrılığına düşen programcılarımız Minnesota Timberwolves ve San Antonio Spurs arasında karar vermeye çalışıyor. Jayson Tatum'un All Star arasından sonra dönme ihtimali, Detroit Pistons'ın genç kadrosu, Houston Rockets'ta Steven Adams'ın sakatlığının etkileri gibi konular listenin ilk 10 sırasındaki ekipler hakkında konuşulanlar arasında.Orta sıralarda Los Angeles temsilcileri Lakers ve Clippers, alt sıralarda Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Chicago Bulls gibi takımlar yer alırken, son sıranın sahibi daha önce hiç duyulmamış isimlerle kadrosunu şekillendiren Indiana Pacers oluyor. İyi dinlemeler!

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn and Danny Bailey go LIVE from Number Thirty-Eight to provide Mid-Season Grades for the Denver Nuggets on the 2025-26 season. They discuss Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Peyton Watson, and much more before previewing the weekend back-to-back vs Washington and Charlotte. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Gallagher, Drew Dinkmeyer and Austin Yamada return to assess what the Denver Nuggets are doing to continue winning games without Nikola Jokic, why Utah aren't being held to the fire for tanking and what changes the Lakers need to make to correct their struggles. 

Wes Goldberg and Es Baraheni RANK the top 25 players in the NBA this season. Nikola Jokic still No. 1? How high does Victor Wembanyama place? Who is better between Stephen Curry, Jalen Brunson, Donovan Mitchell and Cade Cunningham? Is LeBron James still a top-25 player? #nba #podcast RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com

Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh give you the latest as the NBA trade talks heat up! The duo breaks down why Anthony Davis wants out of Dallas and whether the Lakers should trade Austin Reaves after Rich Paul's latest comments. Plus, they discuss Jonathan Kuminga demanding a trade out of Golden State. Would Michael Porter Jr. be a good fit for the Warriors?Next, the pair discusses potential suitors for Ja Morant. Will the Heat be his new home after he purchased a house in Miami? Plus, they break down how Franz Wagner's return to the Magic's lineup will impact the team, the growing tension with Giannis in Milwaukee and Nikola Jokic's return at the end of January. How did OKC end their losing streak against the Spurs? Why is the NBA in a scoring slump?Plus, KOC & Tom react to the latest intel on the point shaving scandal indictments in college basketball.(0:49) AD wants out of Dallas(6:58) Should Lakers trade Austin Reaves?(10:41) Jonathan Kuminga demands a trade(15:58) Should Lakers trade Austin Reaves? continued(20:35) Would Golden State trade for Michael Porter Jr.?(23:32) Clippers back on the rise(33:06) Ja Morant buys house in Miami(38:31) Franz Wagner returns to Magic lineup(40:28) Giannis boos at Bucks fans(45:31) Nikola Jokic to return at end of January(48:39) OKC beats Spurs on Tuesday(53:09) Why is NBA scoring down?(58:12) 20 men indicted for point-shaving(1:01:13) Trae Young recovering from injury

Dover and Cecil kicked off the show discussing if the Broncos need to focus on slowing down Josh Allen or James Cook. Dover also tries to break one of the myth's that Sean Payton mentioned. The guys reacted to the Nuggets winning once again without Nikola Jokic. Why is a certain CU Buffalo hitting the transfer portal? 

In the 3rd hour, Dover and Cecil broke down how to slow down Josh Allen and the Bills' offense. How hurt are the Buffalo Bills heading into Saturday's game against the Broncos? The fellas reacted to the latest injury update for Nikola Jokic. Will Jamal Murray finally make the all-star game this year? Dover wants to know why RJ Harvey isn't a finalist for offensive rookie of the year. 

00:00 Cross talk, Nuggets win.16:25 Nikola Jokic injury update and replacing a legendary NFL coach.33:30 Broncos talk and Marcelo Balboa joins the show.

Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for Wednesday Jan 14. Munaf Manji opened the January 14, 2026 edition of the Cash That Ticket Podcast by outlining a midweek betting discussion focused on NBA matchups, league news, and select NFL developments as the sports calendar moved deeper into January. Dave Essler joined the show and immediately referenced a successful live betting read from their previous discussion, noting they correctly anticipated a low scoring first quarter that finished exactly 3 to 0 before recommending the game over, which ultimately cashed at 32, reinforcing the value of game flow analysis and patience. Manji transitioned into an NBA recap, highlighting how player props can be derailed by blowouts, using Milwaukee's 139 to 106 home loss to Minnesota as the example. Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 25 points and 8 rebounds, falling short of a 30.5 points prop and a 10.5 rebounds line after the game became noncompetitive, illustrating how reduced minutes can negate strong individual performance. Manji also referenced Phoenix erasing a 17 point deficit against Miami by winning the third quarter 38 to 21, only for late game execution to ruin certain bets, reinforcing the volatility of NBA markets. The conversation shifted to major NBA news surrounding Anthony Davis, with Essler noting conflicting reports but stressing that regardless of surgery language, Davis would miss several months. Essler pointed out Davis has frequently played only 20 to 50 games per season since 2020 and appeared in roughly 29 of 73 games with Dallas, questioning his trade value as he approaches age 33. Manji discussed potential fits, focusing on Detroit's 28 and 10 record and Cade Cunningham's MVP caliber season, arguing Davis could still impact both ends of the floor if healthy. Essler reframed the situation through a futures betting lens, citing Detroit at 20 to 1 and Toronto at 150 to 1 as examples of numbers that would move sharply if a trade occurred. The show then moved to Wednesday's NBA card, starting with Cleveland at Philadelphia, where the 76ers were favored by 1.5 with a 237.5 total. Cleveland entered at 22 and 19, while Philadelphia sat at 22 and 16 but just 10 and 9 at home. Essler explained why he liked Philadelphia despite most tickets on Cleveland, pointing to line movement from around 3.5 down to 1.5 and recent form with six wins in eight games. Manji agreed, citing Joel Embiid's matchup advantage, Cleveland's 8 and 9 road record, and ongoing chemistry concerns. Essler added that Embiid's presence often slows pace, noting the 76ers have averaged four to five fewer possessions than normal recently, making the under appealing. The discussion continued with Denver at Dallas, where the Mavericks were favored by 1.5 after Denver's 122 to 116 win in New Orleans. Jamal Murray logged 37 minutes with 35 points and 9 assists, Peyton Watson played 39 minutes, and Tim Hardaway Jr. played 33 minutes, raising fatigue concerns without Nikola Jokic available. Both hosts leaned Dallas, with Manji noting Najee Marshall's recent 22 and 17 point outings and the opportunity for expanded roles. The episode closed with NFL news as Mike Tomlin stepped down after 19 seasons as Steelers head coach. Essler praised Tomlin for leaving on his own terms and dismissed narratives around forced departure, emphasizing his record of never having a losing season. Manji noted the rarity of the move, as Pittsburgh has had only four head coaches since 1969, and suggested Tomlin may take time away before returning. The show concluded with best bets, including Manji backing the Knicks minus 10.5 and their team total over 120.5, and Essler selecting Charlotte plus 3.5 against Tulsa, reinforcing the theme of disciplined, market based betting rather than chasing narratives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Denver Nuggets beat the New Orleans Pelicans to go to 27-13. Remarkable considering that Nikola Jokic has been out since December 29th. In the second half Jeff talks about how the aprons might affect Anthony Davis trade scenarios and the restricted free agency of Peyton Watson. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the 2nd hour, Dover and Cecil heard from Sean Payton on when J.K. Dobbins could be returning. The fellas reacted to the Nuggets getting another win without Nikola Jokic. What are the biggest things that the Broncos need to clean up ahead of their matchup against the Bills? 

In this episode join Isaiah as reacts to NFL Wild Card weekend, by first reacting the Bears incredible 4th quarter comeback to beat and send the Packers home, as Caleb Williams shines (2:56). Next Isaiah reacts to the 49ers upsetting the defending champs as the Eagles offensive struggles continue (16:15). Following Isaiah explains why Josh Allen and Nikola Jokic are very similar (29:40). Lastly Isaiah addresses stupid Dan Lanning takes after Indiana destroys Oregon in route to the CFP National Championship game (33:35).

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets blowout loss vs the Atlanta Hawks without Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and other key players. He also shares some important salary cap concerns facing Denver and why that has potential to cause a trade before the NBA trade deadline. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the 2nd hour, Dover and Richie discussed if it will be a disappointment if the Broncos don't get to the Super Bowl this season. The guys reacted to how well the Nuggets have been playing without Nikola Jokic. Richie mentioned that it's funny that the Broncos and Seahawks are the top two seeds and it's after both of them moved on from Russell Wilson. 

Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh react to the Hawks trading Trae Young to the Wizards. They ask whether Young will fit well in Washington and how the trade will impact Atlanta. Plus, should the Hawks now consider trading for Anthony Davis?Then, the duo breaks down why the Pistons are dominating in the East, whether Giannis will remain with the Bucks and how the Nuggets are continuing their dominance despite Nikola Jokic's absence. Later, KOC answers your burning mailbag questions.(0:20) Trae Young traded to Wizards(26:46) Deni Avdija shines for Trail Blazers(34:48) Giannis won't ask Bucks for a trade(43:00) Denver surviving without Jokic(48:52) Pistons continue to lead East(54:59) Charlotte Hornets lose to Raptors, but it's still fun(1:01:38) Can Celtics contend if Tatum returns?

On the latest Pickaxe and Roll episode, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets big win vs the Boston Celtics to close a difficult road trip strong. Peyton Watson's 30 points and Jamal Murray's 17 assists highlight the offensive execution, while Zeke Nnaji led the charge defensively. Blackburn gives credit to Denver for stabilizing their season without Nikola Jokic available. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gil's Arena Sends A HOSTILE Reply To Drake & Canada as Brandon Jennings & The Gil's Arena Crew react to Shai Gilgeous Alexander dropping 46 in his first game for the Oklahoma City Thunder after Mr. B called all Canadian Hoopers soft and give their take on Drake getting involved by throwing shots at Brandon on social media for going at his country's best players. They then discuss the Trae Young trade as the Atlanta Hawks shipped their franchise player to the Washington Wizards for a hot pack of mid and give their take on the move that shook up the NBA, before breaking down how Jamal Murray has elevated his game since the injury to Nikola Jokic and put the team on his back while their Serbian Superstar gets healthy. Finally, they react to the second round of NBA All Star Voting that saw Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Steph Curry and Victor Wembanyama leading the way and react to another quote from Steve Kerr reflecting on the current state of the Golden State Warriors where the hall of fame head coach admitted the dynasty is no longer on the level of the top teams in the NBA. PLEASE give us a Like and Subscribe!! Today's Gil's Arena Crew : Josiah Johnson, Kenyon Martin, Rashad McCants, Brandon Jennings & Nick Young Gil's Arena premieres every Wednesday & Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code GIL and play $5 to get $75 in bonus funds or bonus entries https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... SUBSCRIBE:    / @thearena0   Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) 2 Min Countdown 0:00:00 Show Start 0:02:05 Trae Young Traded To Wizards 0:06:31 Hawks Eyeing Trade For Anthony Davis 0:26:06 SGA Silences Mr. B 0:27:48 Drake Calls Out Mr. B 0:34:10 Jamal Murray Balling With Jokic Out 0:48:28 Kenyon Brings Back The Jaylen Brown Debate 0:54:24 Is Jamal Murray An All Star? 1:08:10 Deni Avdija Is Taking The Leap This Season 1:14:58 Does Thiago Splitter Deserve More Credit? 1:26:43 NBA Releases 2nd Round Of All Star Voting 1:33:15 LeBron In Danger Of Missing All Star Weekend 1:53:48 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dover and Richie kicked off the show reacting to the Nuggets getting a win in Boston without Nikola Jokic. The guys gave their thoughts on Peyton Watson scoring 30 points along with Jamal Murray adding 17 assists. Are there any concerns with Bo Nix and the Broncos offense heading into the playoffs? What about the WRs dropping so many passes? 

O n J discuss the BLOCKBUSTER Trade between the Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards. We also discuss the thrilling game that happened in Boston where the Denver Nuggets came into Celtic's territory and won without Nikola Jokic and Cam Johnson

We discuss the polarizing Paolo Banchero – why some fans think he's a star, why we aren't sold, what makes his situation unique and more. Before that, Nikola Jokic's knee injury, physicality, landing spaces and the unintended issues with the arbitrary 65-game limit for awards. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil rank the quarterbacks in the AFC playoffs and debate where Bo Nix fits in the rankings. Is Josh Allen head-and-shoulders ahead of the rest of the group? Is Aaron Rodgers still a threat at his old age? Will Justin Herbert finally break through with a playoff win? Has Drake Maye proved enough by being an MVP candidate in his second year? Will Trevor Lawrence continue his hot streak into the playoffs? Is Bo Nix on par with CJ Stroud after Stroud has made the playoffs in each of his first 3 seasons? We hear from Nix and his thought process on running during games. Will we see an uptick in Nix's running during a win-or-go home playoff game? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joining the show to discuss the good news with Nikola Jokic's recovery for his knee injury and the Avalanche being chosen to participate in the NHL's "Winter Classic". 

Dover and Cecil began the show reacting to the Avs losing to Tampa Bay last night. Why are the Avs continuing to struggle on the power play? The fellas discussed what the flaws are of the NFC playoff teams. Cecil explained why he's not sold on the Seahawks this season. The guys received an update on Nikola Jokic. 

We're bouncing around on today's episode of The Dunker Spot!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the surging Boston Celtics, who recently climbed to the East's second seed. They discuss their current standing and the non-Jaylen Brown standouts, as well as appreciate the level of buy-in Joe Mazzulla has gotten from this group.From there, they bounce around. From the Pistons' consistent winning, to the Nuggets finding offense without Nikola Jokic, playoff-level questions for the Rockets and Thunder (what's going on there?), a Rudy Gobert check-in and more.Finally, the guys close the show with reactions to the first day of the Unrivaled season.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.(2:08) -- Boston Celtics(9:45)-- A quick Pistons salute(15:19) -- Back to the Celtics(24:13) -- Portland Trail Blazers(31:46) -- Denver Nuggets(41:20) -- Atlanta Hawks(45:36) -- Houston Rockets(51:21) -- Oklahoma City Thunder(56:36) -- Rudy Gobert(01:03:27) -- Unrivaled takeaways Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

We're bouncing around on today's episode of The Dunker Spot!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the surging Boston Celtics, who recently climbed to the East's second seed. They discuss their current standing and the non-Jaylen Brown standouts, as well as appreciate the level of buy-in Joe Mazzulla has gotten from this group.From there, they bounce around. From the Pistons' consistent winning, to the Nuggets finding offense without Nikola Jokic, playoff-level questions for the Rockets and Thunder (what's going on there?), a Rudy Gobert check-in and more.Finally, the guys close the show with reactions to the first day of the Unrivaled season.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.(2:08) -- Boston Celtics(9:45)-- A quick Pistons salute(15:19) -- Back to the Celtics(24:13) -- Portland Trail Blazers(31:46) -- Denver Nuggets(41:20) -- Atlanta Hawks(45:36) -- Houston Rockets(51:21) -- Oklahoma City Thunder(56:36) -- Rudy Gobert(01:03:27) -- Unrivaled takeaways

Dover and Cecil began the show reacting to the Nuggets taking down the 76ers last night without Denver playing any of their starters. Can this team continue to win without Nikola Jokic? The fellas broke down the AFC playoff teams and discussed the flaws on each team. The guys took a look at the 2026 opponents for the Broncos. Will Von Miller pass DeMarcus Ware in career sacks? 

Mike Venezia (Makeshift Hoops) joins in on Combo's Court for a timely discussion on the NBA's approaching trade deadline. They discuss where Anthony Davis and Trae Young might land in a trade. Mike ranks who would be the best fit for the Pistons in a possible trade scenario. Combo and Mike also share thoughts on if LeBron will finish his career with the Lakers. The conversation expands into legacy debates, including Shaquille O'Neal's historically dominant championship peak, Michael Jordan's most overwhelming stretch in the early 90s, and Nikola Jokic's ongoing case as the league's most efficient offensive hub and generational playmaker. Combo also shares his updated Finals projection, highlighting the emerging possibility of a New York vs. San Antonio matchup driven by youth, versatility, and unique roster construction. Listen to the full conversation on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms. FOLLOW COMBO: IG: @Onetwocombo X: @itsonetwocombo YouTube: COMBO TV Podcast: Combo's Court

LaVar, TJ, and Plax are joined by Cuffs the Legend to talk all things NBA, including LeBron's All Star selection streak being in jeopardy, the MVP case for Nikola Jokic being endangered by his injury and the NBA rules, and more! #2pros #fsrweekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the benefit of hindsight, Nate and Danny pick out their most interesting games of the last week and do full breakdowns.Kawhi Leonard's 55 points against the Pistons was one of the most dominant games of the year.Ja Morant showed flashes of a return to form against Joel Embiid and the Sixers, but VJ Edgecombe had the game-winner for Philly. 12:02Keyonte George is the biggest reason the Jazz have exceeded expectations. He hit the game winner against a Pistons team that troublingly struggled to score against Utah. 36:30Trae Young has come under fire for the Hawks' slump since his return. We break down his game in the Knicks' last-minute victory over the Hawks. 51:56Plus, we catch up on the latest stories from the last week, including whether Denver can survive the loss of Nikola Jokic for a month. 1:13:27 Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well!Subscribe on YouTube to get Dunc'd On Clutch Calls, Real Video Scouts, and more.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the final hour of the Ben Maller Show, Adam Auslund & Kevin Figgers dive into the ongoing controversy between USC and Notre Dame, Lincoln Riley’s ringing comments about the end of the rivalry, then transition into how Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama’s injuries affect the Western Conference + a new edition of Brie’s Three! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes really want to know why Luke is apologizing to Adrian Wojnarowski. Nikola Jokic went down with an ugly looking knee hyperextension, but is it good news or bad news? Reporting can be deceiving. Finally, we turn our third eyes backwards to revisit some of our favorite stories and episodes of the year. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Illuminati YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Count The Dings Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to support the show, get ad free episodes and exclusive content at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/countthedings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ILLUMINATI MERCH HAS RETURNED⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Check it out here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Basketball Illuminati! On⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠basketballilluminati@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bballilluminati⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@basketballilluminati⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob and Kelvin argue over whether college basketball coaches like John Calipari are being hypocrites for voicing their displeasure over professional (non-NBA) players coming back to play in college, and tell us why they have no problem with Nikola Jokic potentially being excluded from MVP and All-NBA consideration if he doesn’t meet the league’s 65-game minimum threshold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin debate whether it’s fair to say that Matthew Stafford cost himself the NFL MVP award with his ugly 3-interception performance on Monday Night Football, and explain why it would behoove the New York Giants to look into taking Jaxson Dart’s replacement at the top of the upcoming NFL Draft. Plus, NBA champion and FOX Sports Radio NBA analyst Antonio Daniels swings by to discuss LeBron James potentially be left out of the upcoming NBA All-Star Game, whether Nikola Jokic should be excluded from MVP and All-NBA consideration if he doesn’t meet the league’s 65-game minimum threshold, if the Detroit Pistons are legitimate contenders coming out of the Eastern Conference, and much more! Finally, the Odd Couple Callers bring the heat in this week’s edition of Trash Talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Logan Murdock and Howard Beck are back on another edition of Real Ones with some NBA resolutions as we head into the new year. But first, Nikola Jokic went down on Monday night with what is believed to be a hyperextension to the knee. He will be reevaluated in four weeks. How will this affect the MVP race and the Nuggets' standings if he misses the 65-game requirement? (0:00:00) Intro (4:47) FanDuel ad break (0:21) Jokic's injury (14:53) FanDuel ad break (16:14) Resolutions (59:31) Mailbag Hit the mailbag! realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Logan Murdock and Howard BeckProducers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford AugustinAdditional Production Support: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out ⁠rg-help.com⁠ to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Verno and Jacoby return with the last episode of 2025 as they recap the action from Monday night, including Nikola Jokic's injury (ESPN's Shams Charania reported after the recording that Jokic has been diagnosed with a hyperextension in his left knee and will miss at least the next four weeks), the Raptors getting it done by committee against the Warriors and Magic, the Cavs getting back on track against the Spurs, Deni Avdija's continued success for the Blazers, and how the Mavs are handling Cooper Flagg's development. Next, the guys give out their predictions for 2026. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (00:26) Nuggets fall to the Heat after Nikola Jokic goes down with injury (05:30) Raptors bounce back after losing to the Wizards with comeback wins against the Warriors and Magic (12:51) Cavs end two-game skid with win over Spurs in San Antonio (16:34) Deni Avdija continues his quietly great season in Blazers win against Mavs (18:53) Will Cooper Flagg ever play with Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving? (24:45) Verno and Jacoby's prediction no. 1 (37:13) Verno and Jacoby's prediction no. 2 (41:44) Verno and Jacoby's prediction no. 3 (51:20) Verno and Jacoby's prediction no. 4 (58:59) Verno and Jacoby's prediction no. 5 The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Leave us a message on our Mismatch voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez and Stefan Anderson Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode of ‘The Old Man and the Three', Cam Johnson brings on his Denver Nuggets teammate Spencer Jones!They get into everything about Spencer's breakout season; from what it's like being on a two-way contract and traveling between the G-League and NBA, to playing with Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, learning to play the dunker spot from Aaron Gordon, going to Stanford and his LinkedIn presence, at much more. Let's go! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nick Kostos reacts to the latest surrounding Nikola Jokic's injury for the Denver Nuggets. Plus, Nick shares his thoughts on Marcus Freeman returning to Notre Dame, and gives out his best bets for tonight.

Nick Kostos reacts to the impact of Nikola Jokic's injury to the Nuggets and the rest of the Western Conference Finals. Plus, Nick reacts to Baylor adding former NBA Draft Pick James Nnaji to their roster for conference play.

Howard Beck and Raja Bell are back with another edition of Real Ones to review all the action from the Christmas Day games. The Lakers were blown out by the Rockets at home on Christmas Day 119-96. Is there a LeBron problem that might come to a breaking point before the season ends? The Thunder have lost four of their last six games with three of them being at the hand of the Spurs. Have the Spurs surpassed the Thunder in the West's hierarchy? Howard and Raja then discuss the rest of the action from Christmas Day, including Nikola Jokic's 56-point outburst and Cooper Flagg's development. (0:00:00) Intro (2:40) Raja's playing days on Christmas (7:28) FanDuel ad break (8:43) Lakers' disappointing Christmas game (28:34) Amazon Prime ad break (29:08) Thunder-Spurs rivalry (43:35) Mavs-Warriors (55:16) Cavs-Knicks (58:07) Wolves-Nuggets (1:00:26) Real One of the Week Hit the mailbag! realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Howard Beck and Raja BellProducers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford AugustinAdditional Production Support: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out ⁠rg-help.com⁠ to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Shopping. Streaming. Celebrating. It's on Prime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LaVar, TJ, and Plax are joined by Cuffs the Legend to talk about the Lakers recent skid, whether or not Deshaun Watson should be back with the Browns next season, the Spurs recent run of dominance over OKC, if Nikola Jokic has surpassed Shaquille O’Neal all-time, Up on Game / Down on Game, and more! #2pros #fsrweekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Verno and Jacoby are back to recap the full Christmas Day slate of games. They break down the incredible performances from Nikola Jokic and Anthony Edwards in the Nuggets' thrilling OT win over the Wolves, how the Spurs remain undefeated against the Thunder, the tale of two halves at Madison Square Garden, JJ Redick's anger after the Lakers' loss to the Rockets, and how Cooper Flagg stole the show in the Mavs' loss to the Warriors. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (00:37) Nikola Jokic puts up a wild triple-double and outlasts Anthony Edwards and the Wolves in OT thriller (15:08) The Spurs beat the Thunder for the third time in two weeks (25:16) The Knicks overcome a 17-point deficit and defeat the Cavs (39:23) JJ Redick calls out the Lakers after loss to the Rockets (49:34) Anthony Davis is hurt, but Cooper Flagg shines in the Mavs' loss to the Warriors The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Leave us a message on our Mismatch voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez and Stefan Anderson Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices